Can I view my 1040 and 1040A forms before I file?

[musicluvrcl]

I would like to check the addition on the 1040 and 1040A.

[mesquitebean · Accepted solution]

You won't have both a 1040 and a 1040A.   You can preview the Form 1040, but TurboTax will decide if you end up filing a 1040 or 1040A depending on the items in your return.

In the Online version you can review the Form 1040 at any time for free (but not other forms), or you can pay in advance and then can view/print all the forms at any time, but you can't directly edit on them.    Only the desktop version has Forms Mode, where one can actually view and edit on the forms.

You can preview the Form 1040 at any time for free.  Here's how:

• With the return open, click on MY ACCOUNT at the top, then TOOLS. 
  
• Then choose "View Tax Summary". 
  
• At the top of the Tax Summary screen there is a tab-link to "Preview Form 1040."

To pay in advance to view/print your Form 1040 and other forms at any time:

• With the return open, click on MY ACCOUNT at the top, then PRINT CENTER.
• Choose "Print/save/preview this year's return."  
• It will then prompt you to pay by credit/debit card.  Once paid, you can view the forms at will.

NOTE:  Be aware that a paid-for online return can no longer be cleared if you later want to start over.  You can still edit to make changes, but can't start from scratch.